Honey Garlic Pork Chops

This recipe is great when you realize around 3:30 or 4pm that you haven't even began to think of anything for dinner. I pull out some pork chops that I keep in the freezer and throw them in a bowl of water to thaw. *Make sure your meat is completely sealed in a ziplock bag. Otherwise water will get in and that would be gross.) They usually thaw in about 30 minutes. This marinade is simple and quick and is made with stuff that you always have on hand (or at least I do). It is a great last-minute meal idea.

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 boneless, thin cut pork chops
salt and pepper

In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, honey, soy sauce and garlic. Divide. Put 1/3 of the marinade in a small bowl and set aside.

Lightly season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Using the remaining 2/3 of the marinade, brush each chop with the sauce to coat.

Grill on medium-high heat, basting often with the marinade (using the remaining 2/3 of the marinade as to not contaminate the stuff you will use for dipping sauce later.) Cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until meat is cooked through.

Serve with the additional sauce set aside in the beginning.

Enjoy!